Simplicity 1694399 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Simplicity Sesssexxx AGCO ATTACHMENT OPERATOR S MANUAL 47 Two Stage Snowthrower 47 Two Stage Snowthrower Mfg No Description 1694404 47 Two Stage Snowthrower for use with Legacy LX 2000 2900 Series 1725463 Revision 05 Rev Date 04 2008 TP 100 3897 05 AT SMAN Simplicity www simplicitymfg com amp Simplicity www snapper com Briggs amp Stratton Power Products Group L L C Copyright 2008 Briggs amp Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All Rights Reserved www BRIGGSandSTRATTON com SS MASSEY FERGUSON LAWN amp GARDEN EQUIPMENT www MasseyLawn com Safety Rules amp Information O PR 2 PSC E 2 OD ESAT ON cssdesign 2 Ealo li Mesos EE E E T 3 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute 3 Service Maintenance and Storage 3 FS SIONS de sects eaetneee E 3 Bet c s Sete eee ene ee eee 4 Required Accessories 5 Recommended Accessories 5 Clean Out Warning and Procedure 5 Operation CONS na EE 7 Checks Before Starting 7 Operating ON Slopes 7 Transporting sesia esse 8 Engine amp Ground Speed Selection 8 Stopping amp Starting 8 Snow Removal Suggestions 8 DANS OA eee eee eee een 8 Off Season Storage 8 Maintenance Schedule for Normal Care 9 Lubricate Snowthrower2. sannoennnnennnennnennnenne 9 Lubricate Discharge Chute 10 Drive Shaft Lubrication 10 Lubricate Auger Sha t 10 Check Auger Gearbox Oil Level 10 Lubricate Discharge Chute Drive Chain 10 Inspect Scraper Bar 11 Reversing Scraper Bar 11 Shear BOIS no 11 NOTE In these instructions left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position Table of Contents Adjustment Skid Shoe Adjustment 11 Troubleshooting Adjustments amp Service Troubleshooting Chart cccccccsseeeeeseeeeees 12 Initial Installation install Front AIO 13 Install Long Drive Shaft ccccccseeeeeeeees 14 Mount Cable Guide 15 Assemble Discharge Chute 15 Electric Chute Rotator ccccceccesseeeeeeees 15 Attach Short Drive Shaft to Drive Chain Box 16 Secure Cables en 16 Check Auger Gear Box Oil Levels 16 Snowthrower Installation 17 Snowthrower amp Hitch Removal Snowthrower amp Hitch Removal 65 19 Mounting Remote Deflector Control Instructions cece ceccsececeeeceeeceeeeeeeseeeseeaeenes 20 B 00 6 2 cae eee ne eee eee rete 21 Hardware Torque Specifications Safety Rules amp Information This machine is
3. Drive Shaft E Carriage Bolts amp Nuts B Support Bracket F Set Collars C Front Hitch D Capscrews 3 8 16 x 3 4 INSTALL LONG DRIVE SHAFT 1 Slide the drive shaft A Figure 11 in from the front Line up the support bracket B with the front hitch C Simultaneously line up the the locking collar of the drive shaft A Figure 12 with the gear drive of the transmission B Slide the support bracket B Figure 11 in to the front hitch C about 1 2 Connect the locking collar A Figure 12 Pull back on the locking collar A and slide the drive shaft fully onto the transmission B Release the locking collar and pull back on the drive shaft until the locking collar locks onto the shaft Slide the support bracket B Figure 11 all the way into the front hitch C The support bracket B should be touching the front hitch Tighten cap screws D NOTE If the support bracket does not touch the front hitch C Figure 11 loosen the set collars F carriage bolts and nuts E holding the bearing holders Slide the bracket to the front hitch C and tighten the set collars F carriage bolts and nuts E Secure the bracket with the capscrews 14 S Figure 12 Attachment Lift Extension A Drive Shaft Locking Collar B Transmission Shaft initial Installation Ss Figure 13 Secure Cable Guide Figure 14 Discharge Chute Assembly A Cable Guide A Discharge Chute B 5 16 18 x 5 8 Taptite Screw B Pl
4. capable to amputating hands and feet Read these safety rules and follow them closely Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit severe personal injury or death to you or bystanders or damage to property or equipment The triangle A in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed TRAINING 1 Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals before operating this unit Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly 2 Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction 3 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons partic ularly small children and pets PREPARATION 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects 2 Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine motor 3 Do not operate the equipment without wearing ade quate winter outer garments Avoid loose fitting cloth ing that can get caught in moving parts Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery sur faces 4 Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable a Use an approved fuel container b Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine c Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never f
5. fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and spacer heaters or clothes dry ers Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 3 Always refer to the operators manual for important details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an extended period 4 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 5 Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of the collector impeller 6 If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated 7 Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling prac tices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage Safety Rules 8 Always follow the engine manual instructions for stor age preparations before storing the unit for both short and long term periods 9 Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start up procedures when returning the unit to service 10 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 11 Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition 12 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly and make necessary repairs if they are not functioning properly 13 Components are subject to wear damage and dete rioration Frequently check components and replace with manufactu
6. number represents the threads per inch 16 in this 1 4 28 19 0 example and the final number is the body length of the 39 16 18 34 0 bolt or screw in this example 2 inches long 39 16 24 34 0 The guides and ruler furnished below are designed to ey ae help you select the appropriate hardware and tools 3 8 17 16 14 95 2 17 16 20 108 8 Nut 1 2 1 213 149 6 made 1 2 20 163 2 N Diameter ene a co 9 16 18 231 2 aN 5 8 11 299 2 7 5 8 18 326 4 3 4 10 525 0 AA 3 4 16 571 2 N 7 8 9 816 0 g Screw 1 2 x 2 7 8 14 897 6 1 8 1 244 0 N Body 1 12 1 360 0 a Diameter x NOTES Body These torque values are to be used for all hardware N Lenath excluding locknuts self tapping screws thread forming amp g screws sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews gt Recommended seating torque values for locknuts W a for prevailing torque locknuts use 65 of grade 5 torques N b for flange whizlock nuts and screws use 135 of L grade 5 torques N Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings all torque amp values must meet this specification A Wrench amp Fastener Size Guide 1 2 Bolt or Nut Wrench 3 4 7 16 Bolt or Nut Wrench Bolt 5 8 Wrench Nut 11 16 3 8 Bolt or Nut Wrench 9 16 5 16 Bolt or Nut Wrench 1 2 1 4 Bolt or Nut Wrench 7 16 22
7. of this manual and perform any needed service Also refer to the tractor Operator s Manual and perform any required service 2 Remove any objects from the work area which might be caught in or thrown by the auger 3 Before starting the engine clear the auger of any ice which may cause damage to the unit 4 Adjust the deflector and skid shoes to desired height See Skid Shoe Adjustment 5 Make sure all hardware is present and secure Operation Figure 1 Controls A Electric Chute Rotator B PTO Switch C Attachment Lift D PTO Selector E Throttle F Hydraulics Selector G Remote Deflector Control Operating On Slopes WARNING e Never operate on slopes greater than 17 6 10 which is a rise of 3 1 2 feet 106cm verti cally in 20 feet 607cm horizontally When operating on slopes wheel weights and tire chains are required Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope Avoid using brakes to control speed Drive up and down the face of the slopes never across the slope face Use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON A SLOPE WARNING Perform the Safety System Interlock test found in your tractor Operator s Manual If tractor does not pass the test do not operate the tractor See your authorized dealer Under no circumstances should you attempt to defeat the safety system Operation Transporting 1 Disengage the electric clutch and t
8. tool Use the following procedure to remove objects or clear the chute Stop the engine Remove the key 2 Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger impeller blades have stopped rotating 3 Always use a clean out tool DO NOT use your hands TRACTOR CONTROLS Before you begin operating the tractor and attachment make certain you have e Read and understood the instructions in the tractor Operator s Manual e Become thoroughly familiar with all of the trac tor controls and their operation including how to safely and properly start and stop the unit e Practice driving in an open area without the attachment to become accustomed to the unit OPERATION Controls Read and understand the instructions in your tractor Operator s Manual Refer to Figure 1 for control locations A ELECTRIC CHUTE ROTATOR Rotates the chute right and left B PTO SWITCH Engages and disengages the snowthrower C ATTACHMENT LIFT Raises and lowers the snowthrower for transport D PTO SELECTOR Selects front rear or both PTO s Select forward position for snowthrower use E THROTTLE Sets engine speed Always use FULL throttle F HYDRAULICS SELECTOR SWITCH Selects inboard or auxiliary hydraulics Select forward position for snowthrower use G REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL Sets and locks in the angle of the chute deflector Checks Before Starting 1 Refer to the Maintenance amp Adjustments section
9. DRILL REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET HOLES NOTE Perform the following procedure after the snowthrower is completely installed for the first time 1 Using the template included in the back of this manu al drill two 9 32 holes in the dashboard to mount the remote deflector control bracket C Figure 17 See template at the back of this book for instructions SECURE REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL CABLE NOTE Perform the following procedure after the snowthrower is completely installed for the first time 1 Insert the deflector control handle B Figure 17 into the mounting bracket C Route the remote deflector control cable and spout rotator motor wires through the cable guide Figure 18 Secure the handle B Figure 17 using a clevis pin A and hair pin clip D SECURE SPOUT ROTATOR WIRE HARNESS NOTE Perform the following procedure after the snowthrower is completely installed for the first time 1 Secure the spout rotator wire harness to the remote deflector control cable as shown in Figure 18 using three cable ties Check Auger Gear Box Oil Levels See Check Auger Gear Box Oil and in the MAINTE NANCE section of this manual 16 gt 1 Figure 16 Install Drive Shaft A Key B 1 4 20 Centerlock Nut C Set Screw D 1 4 20 x 1 7 8 Capscrew Figure 17 Install Remote Deflector Control A Clevis Pin B Deflector Control Handle C Mounting Bracket D Hair Pin Clip
10. Figure 18 Cable and Wire Routing SNOWTHROWER INSTALLATION 1 Fully lower the attachment lift 2 See Figure 19 Pull the shot pins B back and lock ing them 3 Set PTO shaft on bracket 4 See Figure 20 Drive the tractor push bar under the snowthrower hitch point B The dozer snowthrower hitch points B need to line up side to side with the edges of the push bar A The snowthrower hitch points B will hang from the top edge of the push bar A Slowly lift the snowthrower 1 2 inch off the ground 5 See Figure 19 Place snowthrower shot pins A closed position 6 Make sure that PTO shaft is aligned with reduction box input shaft This is done to prevent PTO shaft from interfering with connection point and to help align the shaft for hookup 7 Stop engine lock parking brake and remove key 8 Check that shot pins Figure 19 are fully seated into push bar A Figure 20 If the shot pins do seat all the way in the Closed In position repeat steps 1 8 9 See Figure 21 Attach the drive shaft Pull back on the locking collar A and slide the drive shaft fully Snowthrower Installation Figure 19 Shot Pins A Shot Pin Closed B Shot Pin Open gt SEE In S SA Figure 20 Attaching the Snowthrower to the Hitch onto the snowthrower Release the locking collar and Push Bar pull back on the drive shaft until the locking collar locks onto the shaft 10 See Figure 22 Attac
11. TS ARE REQUIRED Part No 1716540 Wheel Weights Required Decal TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH e Refer to Operator s Manual for Safety and e Do not use hands to unplug chute or auger Operating Instructions e Keep all guards and shields in place e Stop engine remove key and be sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before servicing or unplugging e Always direct discharge so as to avoid injury to persons or damage to property e Never allow anyone in front of the machine while it is operating Part No 1716531 Main Operation Warning Decal Safety Information Required Accessories It is required that tire chains and two rear wheel weights or Quick Tach Weights are used Never operate on slopes greater than 17 6 10 Recommended Accessories A rear mounted weight box can also be added for additional traction The maximum weight added to the tractor should not exceed 35 lbs per wheel plus 100 additional pounds in the rear weight box For operation on slopes greater than 15 8 5 Quick Tach Weights tire chains and wheel weights are recom mended Never operate on slopes greater than 17 6 10 Required Accessories A Lift Lever Kit is required for some of the models covered by this manual and must be installed as part of hitch installation DANGER Do not clean out discharge chute with hands Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury Use a clean out
12. The information is for your safety and it is important The safety decals below are on your unit If any of these decals are lost or damaged replace them it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec tively we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating your unit at once See your local dealer for replacements These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe effective operation CAUTION ENSURE PINS SNAP SECURELY INTO THE LOCKED POSITION PRIOR TO OPERATION A Part No 1709688 Auger Danger Decal A DANGER Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute Part No 1722674 Discharge Chute Danger Decal DANGER Sep itt VELINE TACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP PROELE AND CLOTHING AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING AUGER Keep hands feet and clothing away DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ALL DRIVELINE TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT SHIELDS IN PLACE DRIVELINES SECURELY ATTACHED AT BOTH oT DRIVELINE SHIELDS THAT TURN FREELY ON ORIVELINE Part No 1716532 Auger Danger Decal Part No 1709689 Auger Danger Decal WHEN OPERATING WITH SNOWTHROWER REAR WHEEL WEIGH
13. astite Screw C 5 16 18 x 1 Capscrew C Hold Down Plate D Lockwasher amp Nut Mount Cable Guide 1 Using the 5 16 18 x 1 capscrew C Figure 13 lock washer and nut D provided and the 5 16 18 x 5 8 taptite screw B securing the rotator motor mount bracket secure the cable guide A to the snowthrow er assembly as shown Assemble Discharge Chute 1 Locate the discharge chute A Figure 14 three hold down plates C and plastite screws B 2 Coat the top and bottom of the chute ring with grease 3 Install the discharge chute onto the chute ring facing it straight forward over the auger housing and secure it using the hold down plates C and plastite screws B Be careful not to over tighten the screws Figure 15 Discharge Chute Motor Adjustment A Screws Electric Chute Rotator Gear 1 Loosen the two taptite screws A securing the elec tric spout rotator motor 2 Adjust the motor so that it meshes with the discharge chute ring gear and tighten the adjustment screws A 15 initial Installation Attach Short Drive Shaft to Drive Chain Box 1 Grease the drive shaft coupler and chain box input shaft Install the key A Figure 16 into the input shaft key way Attach the drive shaft to the input shaft see Figure 16 Secure the drive shaft using a 1 4 20 x 1 7 8 cap screw D and center lock nut B Secure the key with an hex socket set screw C Secure Cables
14. d we location 6 Mount the remote deflector mounting bracket E con trol to the dashboard Secure using two 1 4 20 x 7 8 Figure 29 Mount Control Bracket Current Models capscrews A through the bracket E and dash A 1 4 20 x 7 8 Capscrews D 1 4 20 Nuts board B 1 4 x 1 1 4 Flatwashers E Mounting Bracket 7 Secure with 1 4 x 1 1 4 flatwashers B lockwashers C 1 4 Lockwashers C and nuts D on the BACKSIDE of the dash board DO NOT OVER TORQUE Over torquing may crack the dashboard 20 Line Template Up with Top Crease of Plastic Dashboard Mark and Drill One 9 32 Hole rine ne Up a with Edge of Plastic Dashboard 21 Remote Deflector Control Template Hardware Identification amp Torque Specifications Common Hardware Types Hex Head Capscrew Torque Specification Chart FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE Tolerance 20 Hardware Grade e iba SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Rm cm Hex Nut Size Of in bs in lbs in lbs o Hardware ft Ibs Nm ft Ibs Nm ft lbs Standard Hardware Sizing When a washer or nut is identified as 1 2 this is the 8 32 4 6 Nominal size meaning the inside diameter is 1 2 inch ifa 8 56 4 9 second number is present it represent the threads per inch 10 24 6 8 10 32 1 1 When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1 2 16 x 2 this 1 4 20 163 means the Nominal size or body diameter is 1 2 inch the second
15. e restarting the engine Never place hands into auger housing or spout to clear jammed object Auger may rotate when object is removed Maintenance Schedule For Normal Care Care Required Schedule Clean snow and ice from After each use snowthrower WARNING To avoid serious injury perform maintenance on the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is stopped parking brake is set and all moving parts have stopped Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine Grease Auger Zerks Every 25 hours amp before seasonal storage Grease Drive Chain Every 25 hours amp before seasonal storage MAINTENANCE Grease Drive Shaft Every 10 hours amp In general linkage connections and other parts that have before seasonal storage partial rotational or sliding movement should be lubricat ed periodically with SAE 30 weight oil Avoid applying Check Auger Gear Every 25 hours excessive amounts of oil or grease since this may cause Gear Box Oil a build up of dirt around the lubricated area making sub sequent lubrication more difficult to accomplish Lube Chute amp Blower Every 25 hours amp before seasonal storage Use 30 Weight Engine Oil Use Automotive Lithium Grease Use Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil Lubricate Snowthrower Figure 2 Lubricate Snowthrower Maintenance Figure 3 Drive Shaft Lubricat
16. h the electric chute rotator to the tractor attachment plug B Hitch Point Figure 21 Attach Drive Shaft A Locking Collar a f N as l Figure 22 Attachment Electrical Connection 17 Snowthrower Installation 11 See Figure 23 Insert the deflector control handle B into the mounting bracket C Route the remote deflector control cable and spout rotator motor wires through the cable guide Figure 24 Secure the handle B Figure 23 using a clevis pin A and hair pin clip D NOTE If the mounting holes have not been drilled in the dashboard see Drill Remote Deflector Control Mounting Holes under INITIAL INSTALLATION 12 Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in the Maintenance section 13 Perform all adjustments as shown in the Adjustments section 18 Figure 23 Install Remote Deflector Control A Clevis Pin B Deflector Control Handle C Mounting Bracket D Hair Pin Clip Remote Deflector Control SNOWTHROWER amp HITCH REMOVAL NOTE Whenever removed install clevis pins hitch pins clips and hardware onto snowthrower and hitch for stor age 1 2 Fully lower the attachment lift See Figure 21 Disconnect the drive shaft by pulling back on the locking collar A and then pulling the shaft off See Figure 22 Disconnect the attachment electrical connection See Figure 23 Remove the hardware securing the remote deflector control and rem
17. hen raise the snowthrower 2 Adjust ground speed according to surface conditions 3 Select a low ground speed when transporting on a slippery surface Engine amp Ground Speed Selection Always run the engine at full throttle Normally a low ground speed is best for throwing snow The deeper or heavier the snow the slower the recom mended ground speed Starting amp Stopping 1 Start the tractor engine Set engine throttle at full speed 2 Lower the snowthrower 3 Engage the electric clutch switch Snowthrower auger should rotate Disengage the electric clutch switch snowthrower auger should stop 4 Select the proper ground speed 5 To stop the tractor depress the clutch brake pedal To stop the snowthrower disengage the electric clutch Before leaving the seat stop the engine dis engage the electric clutch set the parking brake remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop Snow Removal Suggestions Determine the best snow removal pattern before beginning Wind direction is an important factor to consider Rotate the spout to discharge snow downwind Plan the pattern so that you avoid throwing snow on cleared areas and on yourself as you are operating When land contour permits it is best to travel in the longest direction to minimize turning In very deep or heavy snow it may be necessary to make the first pass with snowthrower partially raised backing up every few feet to clear the
18. ices in place and working 10 Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur Keep children and others away 11 Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate 12 Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when operating in reverse 13 Disengage power to the collector impeller when snowthrower is transported or not in use 14 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snowthrower such as wheel weights counterweights or cabs 15 Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run 16 Never touch a hot engine or muffler 17 Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclo sures automobiles window wells drop offs and the like without proper adjustment of the discharge angle 18 Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit 19 Never leave a running unit unattended Always disen gage the auger and traction controls stop engine and remove keys 20 Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 21 Keep in mind the operator is responsible for acci dents occurring to other people or property 22 Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of power equipment related injur
19. ies These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the unit safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury 23 DO NOT wear long scarves or loose clothing that could become entangled in moving parts 24 Snow can hide obstacles Make sure to remove all obstacles from the area to be cleared CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area Never allow children to operate the unit Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the dis charge chute is the most common cause of injury associ ated with snowthrowers Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute To clear the chute 1 SHUT OFF THE ENGINE 2 Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating 3 Always use a clean out tool not your hands UMN SERVICE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent inter vals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 2 Never store the machine with
20. ill fuel tank indoors Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel d Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place con tainers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling e When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dis penser nozzle f Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until refueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device g Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel h If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing imme diately 5 Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces 6 Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except when specifically recommended by the manufacturer 7 Let engine motor and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow 8 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eye from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine TP 600 4159 00 UV SMAN OPERATION 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operating on
21. ion Lubricate Discharge Chute See Figure 2 Lubricate the ring gear at the base of the discharge chute with lithium grease Lubricate the deflector hinge extension linkage and cable with oil Drive Shaft Lubrication See Figure 3 Lubricate the universal joints at both ends of both the snowthrower drives shaft with lithium grease Also lubricate the grease zerk in the middle of the short shaft Lubricate Auger Shaft See Figure 4 Lubricate the grease zerks on the auger shaft C with automotive lithium grease Check Auger Gearbox Oil Level Figure 4 Check Auger Gear Box Oil A Check Plug C Grease Fitting Check auger gearbox oil level every 25 hours B Fill Vent Plug 1 Park tractor on level surface Lower snowthrower Stop engine lock parking brake and remove key See Figure 4 Remove check plug A O A N Level of oil should be even with check plug If low remove fill plug B add Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil 6 Install and tighten both check and fill plugs Plastic gt gt LE RQ Lubricate Drive Chain See Figure 5 Lubricate the drive chain with lithium grease every 25 hours 1 Remove the plastic plug from the top of the chain case 2 Smear grease on the exposed drive chain working the grease into the links 3 Rotate the input shaft and grease the next exposed section of chain Repeat until the entire drive chain is lubricated Replace the plastic plug Figure 5 Lub
22. or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry Passengers 3 After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thoroughly inspect the snowthrower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snowthrower 4 If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble 5 Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the operating position before unclogging the collec tor impeller housing or discharge guide and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections 6 When leaving the machine unattended disengage the power take off PTO lower the attachment set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key 7 When cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the collector impeller and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Do not run the engine indoors except for starting the engine or for transporting the snowthrow er in or out of the building Open the outside doors exhaust fumes are dangerous 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes Do not attempt to clear steep slopes 9 Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards plates or other safety protective dev
23. ove the control See Figure 19 Detach the snowthrower from the snowthrower hitch by moving the shot pins B into open position Lower the snowthrower to the ground and back out 7 See Figure 11 amp 12 Disconnect the drive shaft A Figure 11 from the transmission B Figure 12 by pulling on the locking collar A Slide the drive shaft out from the front of the tractor The drive shaft may remain attached to the hitch assembly for storage See Figure 7 Disconnect hydraulic hoses Disconnect hairpins A and remove clevis pins B Slide hitch assembly C off of the slots on the tractor E 19 Snowthrower amp Hitch Removal Remote Deflector Control Template Line Template Up with Edge of Plastic Dashboard Mark and Drill One 9 32 Hole Mount Bracket and align with Line tk Mark and Drill One 9 32 Hole Figure 28 Template Location MOUNTING REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL NOTE Read through instructions before beginning 1 Open the hood 2 Cut out the template and place it on the lower left cor ner of the dashboard as shown above 3 Mark and drill one 9 32 hole using the template to locate the holes 4 Mount the remote deflector mounting bracket E Figure 29 control to the dashboard using upper hole 5 Align center of lower hole to dashed line on template ep and mark Remove the remote deflector mounting TO bracket E Drill one 9 32 hole using the marke
24. rers recommended parts when nec essary 14 Check control operation frequently Adjust and ser vice as required 15 Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs 16 Always comply with factory specifications on all set tings and adjustments 17 Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major service and repair requirements 18 Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless you have been properly trained Improper ser vice procedures can result in hazardous operation equipment damage and voiding of manufacturers warranty 19 Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent inter vals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition EMISSIONS 1 Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known in certain quantities to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 2 If available look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index information on the engine emis sions label Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing Although reading this manual and the safety instructions All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your unit should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed
25. ricate Drive Chain 10 Inspect Scraper Bar 1 Raise snowthrower to highest position 2 Use safety block s to secure snowthrower a Place safety block under attachment b Lower attachment until it rests on block s 3 Inspect location where scraper bar A Figure 6 meets snowthrower housing Reversing Scraper Bar 1 Raise attachment to top height 2 Place safety blocks under attachment 3 Lower attachment until it rests on blocks 4 Using 1 2 wrench remove six nuts washers and bolts B Figure 6 5 Remove scraper bar A 6 Reverse or replace scraper bar 7 Replace the six bolts washers nuts and tighten Shear Bolts Refer to Figure 7 for discharge fan shear bolt grade 5 hardness 5 16 18 x 5 8 Refer to Figure 8 for auger shear bolt one in each auger specialized grade 5 hard ness 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 Check for excessive wear The shear bolt will break if the auger or fan hits a solid object If this happens 1 Stop the snowthrower and tractor immediately 2 Stop the engine lock the parking brake and remove the key 3 Remove the broken shear bolt 4 Install a new shear bolt Make sure the replacement shear bolt is Grade 5 hardness 5 Locate and correct the cause of the shearing ADJUSTMENTS Skid Shoe Adjustment On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt the scraper bar should scrape the surface On surfaces such as gravel the scraper bar should be set high enough so that it
26. snow left on the surface Also it may be necessary to slice off less than the full width of the auger or reduce ground speed If snow stops flowing freely from the spout back away until the snowthrower clears itself CAUTION Always raise the snowthrower before turning or backing up to prevent damage to the unit Daily Storage 1 Run the snowthrower a few minutes after blowing snow to prevent freeze up of auger 2 Allow tractor engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Off Season Storage WARNING To prevent an explosion or fire never store the tractor with fuel in the tank inside a building where an ignition source is present 1 Remove snowthrower from the tractor Hitch can remain installed if other attachments are to be used 2 Use water pressure or a brush to thoroughly clean the housing 3 Paint or lightly coat with oil any area where paint has been worn or chipped away 4 Lubricate the snowthrower 5 Store the snowthrower and hitch in a dry place WARNING If auger does not start and stop when engag ing disengaging electric clutch see your autho rized dealer Under no circumstances should you attempt to defeat the safety system WARNING If the auger stalls or the chute plugs DISENGAGE THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEY SET THE PARKING BRAKE WAIT FOR MOVING PARTS TO STOP Remove the foreign object or clear the spout with a piece of wood befor
27. ty PTO shaft u joints Faulty bearings gearbox auger or discharge fan Auger or discharge fan bent or broken Faulty auger gearbox Scraper bar is worn back to blower housing Skid shoes out of adjustment Discharge chute not lubricated Something is caught in discharge fan Electric Motor defective 12 CORRECTIVE ACTION Put selector in forward position Switch to forward position Replace shear bolt See your dealer Replace shear bolt See your dealer See your dealer See your dealer See your dealer Replace or reverse scraper bar Check and adjust shoes accordingly Lubricate discharge chute Inspect and remove foreign material with engine off and all motion stopped See your dealer Initial Installation INITIAL INSTALLATION Follow the instructions for the subframe kit Install Front Hitch 1 Liftthe hitch assembly C Figure 10 slide onto the slots on tractor E Lift back of hitch assembly to frame and install clevis pins B clevis pins F and hair pins A Many approved attachments have color coded quick couplers to aid in installation Match the tractor quick coupler with the like colored attachment quick cou pler Figure 10 Hitch to Tractor Installation A Hair Pin D Subframe B Clevis Pin 5 8 x 1 13 16 E Slots on Tractor C Assembly F Clevis Pin 5 8 x 2 1 2 13 initial Installation Figure 11 Front Hitch Mounting Brackets A
28. will not pick up debris 1 Loosen the nuts securing the skid shoes see Figure 9 2 Raise or lower the scraper bar to the desired height Use wood blocks to hold the snowthrower in position 3 Set the skid shoes so that they are in contact with the ground and tighten the skid shoe nuts Figure 9 11 Maintenance Figure 6 Scraper Bar Adjustment A Scraper Bar B Mounting Hardware Figure 8 Auger Shear Bolt Figure 9 Adjusting Skid Shoes Troubleshooting Locate the problem you ve encountered in the chart below Check the possible causes one at a time in the order list ed Correct any problems that are found and operate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated the problem WARNING To avoid serious injury perform maintenance on the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is stopped parking brake is set and all moving parts have stopped Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine PROBLEM Blower does not operate at all Blower does not lift Auger does not rotate Discharge fan does not rotate Snowthrower vibrates excessively Uneven cut on bottom of blower Uneven cut on bottom of blower Discharge chute does not rotate POSSIBLE CAUSE PTO Selector in wrong position Hydraulics Selector in wrong position Broken shear bolt Faulty auger gearbox Broken shear bolt Faul
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